Cpl. Anthony G. Guerriero, killed during World War II, has now been accounted for. In November 1943, Guerriero was assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marines, 2nd Marine Division, which landed against stiff Japanese resistance on the small island of Betio in the Tarawa Atoll of the Gilbert Islands, in an attempt to secure the island. Over several days of intense fighting at Tarawa, approximately 1,000 Marines and Sailors were killed and more than 2,000 were wounded, but the Japanese were virtually annihilated. Guerriero died sometime on the second day of battle, Nov. 21, 1943.

Based on this service record, I believe that we can confidently state that he rates the following awards for WWII:Purple Heart MedalCombat Action RibbonNavy Presidential Unit Citation w/ 1 starAmerican Campaign MedalEurope-Africa-Middle Eastern Campaign MedalAsiatic/Pacific Campaign Medal-2 starsWorld War II Victory Medal